I was visiting the area with the family and the Yelp reviews for this restaurant caught my eye, so off we went. First off, it was on the opposite end of where our gps showed us it was located at, but I was prepared by other Yelpers that mentioned it could be a challenge to find. We did not have reservations but arrived just before the dinner rush, so we thought we'd try our luck. The inside seating was filled, but we got our pick of table outside. The waitress promptly put the table shades up to block the sun from the area, which was nice (it was a bit warm outside). The outside tables filled up soon after we were seated. We shared a Caesar salad for appetizer and were very happy with it - tasty dressing, good croutons, and good cheese on top. The bread with sauce they gave use was very good too. The pasta came and as I already saw from the Yelp pictures they give you a good amount of pasta, which isn't always the case at Italian restaurants these days. 3 of us ordered the smoked salmon alfredo and one of us ordered the vodka rigatoni. The salmon is wild caught, if I remember right and it tasted as it was smoked in house - very good. I'm not typically a fan of alfredo but I'm a big fan of smoked salmon and I'm not sure what they do differently with their alfredo but I really enjoyed the sauce as well as the salmon. My son who ordered the vodka sauce rigatoni left the cleanest plate of all of us so I guess he liked his as well. Our waitress was very helpful all the way through and helped make it a great experience. As a part Italian, I definitely give this spot two thumbs up, and my family did as well. A good experience all around. read more

We were fortunate enough to get seats at the bar on a Friday night before the Eugene Marathon. The restaurant is a bit hard to find and is tucked behind the building Google will take you to. The bar has 4 seats and there are perhaps 20 tables in Placido's. It's a bit tight and quite busy as it appeared every employee was performing multiple roles. The service was polite and prompt. We ordered smoked chicken ravioli and chicken piccata. The smoked Chicken ravioli was unique, but quite good. The smoky flavor shined through. The chicken piccata was loosely a chicken piccata. Still very good, but with some additions to the traditional expectation of a chicken piccata. It was a good pasta dish overall. read more

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Joe, you've out done yourself! I've been wanting to try his amazing Italian pasta and it did not disappoint! The smoked salmon ravioli with that cream sauce was to die for and I had the chicken piccata but with shrimp! Yum! Oh and their homemade tiramisu- just wow! read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - Smoked Salmon Ravioli and shrimp Piccata - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Came here on a Friday night for a date with my husband. We did make a reservation about a week before. The inside seating is limited so I would recommend that. There is outdoor seating that is first come first serve. Great selection of various pasta dishes. We tried the Caprese salad and kale salad for our appetizers. I had the chicken piccata while my husband had the special carbonara that had scallops on it. ALL THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. You could tell that they make their pasta from scratch. If you're looking for a cute date night with elevated food, this is your place. Also they have a kids menu! read more

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This hidden gem was a good experience all around. Great food, service and a lively atmosphere. I would have never thought this out of the way place would be as it was. I will go there every time I am in Eugene, which isn't often. But I won't miss a chance to go again if I'm in town. read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - Exterior of the restaurant. Classy and modern. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We have a new date night place! Let me walk you through it dinner. You'll wanna pay attention - I am just that clever and insightful. :) - The server greeted us. She's friendly and genuine. Good start - Focaccia arrives with a very zesty marinara. Nice - The Caesar salad arrives. Decent is the word but lacking any tang from lemon or vinegar. - Hubby's strawberry drop is yummy and kind of stiff. - Pastas come. My Alfredo is very good. It's tan (not Olive Garden white) with flecks of herbal green. I wanna say maybe sage, but that doesn't sound right. - Hubby's carbonara is very, very good. It's traditionally made with guanciale and this might just be that. - I want to add that the ambiance here is warm and inviting. The simple wood tables make it look comfortable. The soft hanging lamps and fairy lights make things warm and romantic. Why has it been so long for us? We will definitely be back. read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - I added some of the zesty focaccia marinara - see how clever I am?? - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I decided to come here for my birthday as my husband and I were out in Eugene visiting family and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is a bit small so reservations are highly suggested beforehand. I got the special, spicy chicken Alfredo, and it was so good! It packed a ton of flavor and it wasn't too spicy. Our server was great and attentive! We did ask if they could keep a birthday cake in the freezer which they did and brought it out with utensils to cut and serve it too. Highly recommend this place! read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The best Italian food me and my husband have ever had! 12/10 recommend checking it out if you haven't already! read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - Chicken Pesto - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Omg, forgot how delightful fresh pasta tastes and will definitely put Placido's on my list for best Italian food! We enjoyed the Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine. Pasta was amazing and the sauce was flawless-not too heavy yet a sweet balance of spicy and flavorful. The chicken piccata was good along with the Caesar Salad. But my fave was the Cajun Shrimp. The place is small but intimate and the staff is highly attentive I strongly recommend reservations. read more

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Really nice pasta with good toppings in an interesting atmosphere Unfortunately our server frankly sucked. The other one working the floor seemed fine though so it's probably not true place Dim low key atmosphere makes this an ok date place read more

This is a wonderful small restaurant to try homemade pasta. The ambience was cozy and warm. We made reservations as recommended and were promptly seated for our 5 pm dinner. We share the Caprese salad, We tried the Vodka Rigatoni, Carbonara, and Pork Ragout. The fresh pasta cooked aldente really stand out and the flavors were excellent. read more

After being away from Placido's for too long a time we returned with friends to celebrate a special evening. And indeed it was a very special meal. This fine Italian restaurant only gets better and better. The great variety of excellent pasta dishes make it hard to choose a favorite. The ravioli was divine. The chicken piccata with linguine amazing. The salads fantastic. And the wine list and cocktails first rate. So happy we have rediscovered Placido's read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Excellent! We stopped here for dinner on our way back to Portland. Thank god we don't live here, I would gain 500 pounds. We ordered 3 different dishes, all excellent in their own way. I had the vegan pasta, honestly you could not tell there was no egg in the pasta. Vegetables in the pasta cook to perfection. If you are in the mood for Italian, this is a must!' read more

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Delicious pasta dishes! Every entree at our table was fantastic. Server was friendly and helpful in guiding me through my decision. Restaurant was a little hard to find if you're not familiar with the area. We didn't see signage from the road as we drove by. read more

Had a great dinner! 5th time in two yrs. Very good each time! Food is five stars. Atmosphere is one star. Music 1/2 star. Simon and Garfield? No ambiance at all. I wasn't expecting to hear Al Di La but come on not even some soft romantic mandolin. At least the Jazzy Ladies Cafe has Jazz Vocals in background wiith live Jazz Standards once a week. Waitresses were very mundane. Punching the clock and getting through the shift...not a romantic place for an anniversary. Get the great food to go and create you own Italian atmosphere at home. Ciao! read more

I wish yelp did half stars, I would give this place 3.5 stars. Starting off we are not locals, if we were I would give this place another shot because the food was delicious! Place is small but cozy, we were sat right away on a Thursday night. Our server did mention they were very busier earlier in the evening. We started with the Caesar salad, it was fresh and perfectly dressed. However at the bottom of the dish, when I was almost done there was a hair on the bowl. I got the shrimp scampi which was so good! But the shrimp were very small, I was expecting large prawns. These looked (not tasted) like shrimp you get in the frozen food section. My son wanted spaghetti and meatballs but they were out, he got bolognese which he enjoyed. Food came out fast which was great as we were super hungry from traveling all day. Espresso martini was just alright. Service was friendly. read more

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Not the place for a wedding anniversary. I felt like we were in San Francisco. We were seated right smack dab in the middle of it all, and it was so noisy that we couldn't hear each other talk. The 1 waiter and 1 waitress there were so busy, so we were pawned off to the bartender to wait on us. She was busy waiting on everyone at the bar that she helped us , but only when she had a minute, so she was rushed. We both ordered the chicken ravioli. I'm certain it would have been great, had it not been smothered in a nice, but strong pesto sauce. I couldn't taste the chicken or the fresh pasta, just the pesto. What a disappointment ! I saw other dishes being served and they looked delicious , but they didn't have pesto. Being new, we didn't know we didn't had a choice. Our waitress / bartender didn't take the time to tell us. I could see the kitchen from where we were sitting, and the cooks were doing a great job, bet the were seriously over worked. Then it took 25 minutes for us to get waited on to pay our bill. With the right adjustments, this place could be great, unless you like a taste of San Francisco. Just try to remember, this is Eugene read more

Very impressive food! Excellent homemade flavors, perfectly blended. Perfect service. We ate outside, it was very nice and relaxed. Quite busy inside, even on a weekday. Highly recommended! read more

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First off we were greeted and sat by a young lady who was very welcoming. Small little place so call and make a reservation. Food was delicious. My wife and I shared a Caesar salad which was plenty for two. Also shared spaghetti bolognese made with homemade pasta which was amazing. We both had glasses of wine my wife a red blend and me a Sangiovese both delicious. The entire staff was very friendly and attentive. Try it you'll like it! read more

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Been here twice and this is easily one of my favorite meals in Eugene! The vodka rigatoni is so good. I've also ordered margaritas and the placido drop (basically a lemon drop) and both drinks were also delicious! Service has also been excellent each time, definitely recommend. Just be sure to call in for a reservation, seating is limited! read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - vodka rigatoni, fettuccine alfredo - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

In honor of my 400th Yelp Review, I am giving Placido's Pasta Shop 5 stars for having the best pasta! Their pasta is handmade with care and tastes amazing, with wonderful taste, variety & texture. We came in a group. I had the pasta with pork which was good but the vegan pasta entree was the star, being the tastiest. This is the place to splurge on carbs and Placido's is worthy of a visit for any occasion. We came to celebrate our daughter's U of O graduation and our other daughter's engagement which she & our future son in law announced during this meal. The ambiance of both casual and elegant. They have a private parking lot and be sure to make a reservation at this popular spot. read more

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Ohhhhh myyyy gosh!!!! Where to begin?! I absolutely LOVED our visit! It was our first time here and I'm ashamed to find out they've been open for 10 years(?!) I've been missing out! I had the chicken Marsala and my husband had the chicken piccata. Both of which were amazing. Huge servings. We also split a Cesar's salad which was obvious the dressing was made in house. To finish it off we had espresso martinis with tiramisu which was so. Good. Our server was John who was an awesome server! Very attentive and super kind. Gage great recommendations! read more

Placido's Pasta Shop - Tiramisu and espresso martinis! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Love loved this place but we went there last night and I have to say the food was terrible. Really really salty. I was wondering if they got a new cook. I don't know if we will go back. read more

I've been here twice now and both times were fantastic. We went for our third anniversary tonight and it was amazing. We made a reservation which you absolutely need to do if you want a table, even on weeknights. They have a private parking lot but it fills up quickly and the spots are very narrow, so carpooling is best. I got the fettuccine alfredo with chicken and it was so so good. The sauce was so creamy and the chicken was juicy. I have a little leftover for tomorrow and I can't wait to have it. This may be the best alfredo I've ever had. My partner had the lasagna and he said it was good, hearty, and the cheese on the edge of the dish was delicious and great to scrape off after finishing the rest of the lasagna. We split the tiramisu for dessert and it satisfied a craving I've had for the past month. It was a good portion size for $9 and was soft and light. The decor is soft and the ambiance is very calm, despite it being loud at times since it's small and can be packed. The people who work here are friendly and attentive. It is a bit pricey so it's better for special occasions, but I definitely look forward to my next visit. read more

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The problem I had with Placido's was mostly customer service. We felt rushed from the time we walked in the door. At first I thought the waiter was maybe just a lil stressed and that was why he wasn't very friendly, but by the end of the meal he pretty much told us we had to go because they needed our table for a 10 top reservation. Mind you, we had a reservation. We did order drinks, then salads, then dinner, and finished with dessert. But, isn't that okay?? We hadn't even finished the dessert and he literally said, you need to go because I need your table. Yes, it was prom night and busy, but don't they know how to manage if everyone has reservations. They definitely didn't allow us enough time. That and the bad mood he was need just leaves me with a bad taste, and I will probably not recommend or go back because of it. Would rather support a local business that cares about the quality of food and service. read more

Our go to spot in Eugene. Fresh homemade pasta a good wine list. The chicken piccata should not be missed.

Absolutely wonderful. We had a group of 5 and everyone had something different. Every dish was made with fresh ingredients and authentic taste. So good. Very happy we found this gem! read more

Amazing food, definitely make reservations as this place seems to always be busy. Very cute place.

I gotta be honest with you. I like just about everything about this place, lol. The exterior was super cute, and the interior was even more cute. It's the perfect place to take your special someone for a dinner date, especially if they like Italian. The food here didn't disappoint in the slightest. It had sooo much flavor. The waiter we had helped walk us through the menu so we could better decide on what we wanted. I really appreciated that, and he was super nice. I ended up getting the smoked salmon Alfredo, and I CLEANED my plate, lol. It was so good. My girl really liked her marsala. I definitely want to come back, though, and try the ragu. I was told that's their most famous dish. So bless your taste buds and check this place out. read more

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We got a last minute reservation to celebrate our UofO grad & his dad since it was Father's Day. We were so glad we did. We ate outside sharing our dishes family style. Everything was delicious! We ordered drinks, 2 salads, 4 main dishes, and 2 cheesecakes to share. There was more than enough for the 5 of us. We got: Salads: Caprese salad & kale superfood Main: special - lobster ravioli in a lemon sauce, vodka sauce, with sausage and rigatoni, chicken marsala, smoked salmon fettuccine Dessert: German chocolate cheesecake, and peanut butter chocolate cheesecake Definitely recommend! Daisy, our server was great. She was friendly and helpful. read more

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I would give this place a 5 stars if only based on the food, but our service was not great (read below), so that's why the lower rating. However, everything we ordered was delicious, and (mostly) made up For it. The food: My favorites were the rigatoni and the kale salad. The rigatoni was incredibly flavorful; it was hard to stop eating. And the salad dressing on the kale salad was fresh, bold and well balanced. The scampi was good and simple, but paled in comparison to the rigatoni. We actually added some of the rigatoni sauce into the scampi to add flavor, which leveled the dish up a lot. Forgot the drink I got, but it was tasty! Service: We stopped in on our drive from Cali to Seattle because my friend insisted we get Italian. We were not dressed for the style of restaurant, so maybe that's why we didn't get "welcoming" energy. We initially almost left because we felt uncomfortable. However, the food was great, so we were happy we stayed. Not sure if we'd come back, but we don't live anywhere close so I guess it doesn't matter. However, service is important to me, and I'm always disappointed when I'm not treated like I'm welcome in an establishment. read more

Great food and people. Prob the best Italian food in Eugene. Their service is right where you want it to be. They are around, but not overbearing. read more

June 29, 2025 Sunday We were on our way home to Portland & were really hungry. I looked up some restaurants and this place had really good reviews. We wanted to give it a try. Walked in, looked around and got stared at but no acknowledgment or anyone greeting me to say hi or smiling to give me a "nice welcome" As I waited no one is saying anything so I asked the girl at the bar with shoulder length wavy blonde hair and tattoo on her right arm "Can I get a menu" hands it to me. I'm looking at the menu for a few minutes. I turn around another girl with brown short hair comes by I ask her do I sit myself? We never been here and already not getting a nice welcoming or acknowledgment. I'm having to ask for a menu and asking if we need to seat ourselves and they aren't even smiling giving the Rbf face. She just says I need to clear the tables first. Blonde hair girl with the tattoos brings us water and doesn't bring it closer to our right side but puts our cup of water down on our left side which is another table next to us. (You think as a server it's just common sense to actually place our cup of water closer to us instead of reaching) Not a big deal but I can tell she doesn't even want to serve us by her actions. I asked the same girl for a ginger beer she gets it and placed it on the other side of the table again. I asked for a straw and said thank you but her back is already turn away so quick. She gets the straw as I watch her she just toss it to the table again not handing it to me or placing next to me or in front of me. This was rude asf! So I said to my bf she just tossed the straw at me and turned her back and walked away. Very snobby! My question is why are you serving with an attitude? Why are you tossing straws? Do you do this to all your customers? Are you racist? I'm thinking she is racist only because I watched three more customers walk in different times that were white walk in and she says hi and smiles at them and acknowledges them and seats them right away or get them a menu. Mind you I had to ask for one. We didn't get this treatment. I bet if I was an old white person you wouldn't be tossing the straw and walking away. After she did this I really wanted to walk out and not eat here. Her attitude was unacceptable! So we waited for our food and I watched it come out and ready to be picked up. I watched the blonde girl with the tattoo whisper to another man/ server to serve us our food because obviously she knows that she has a problem with us. I watched him pick up our plates and serves it to the other customers next to us. He goes back to the blonde girl and ask her and she had to tell him it's our food and to serve it to our table. I already knew she was going to have someone else serve us. This proves she didn't even want to face us. The guy who served us our food was nice regardless if he knew the situation but he kept it professional unlike the blonde girl with the tattoos. There's no reason for us to ever come back here. Food is mediocre. I only took 3 bites of my chicken pesto. The pasta was a bit hard to my liking and it was runny like they didn't take the time to drain the water from boiling and it was bland. It was not seasoned well. My bf ordered the salmon Alfredo. They gave only 2 small salmon his Alfredo was better than mine but it wasn't "bomb" it was still mediocre and runny too. I'm disappointed in the food. Most of all I'm disappointed in the service we received. Blonde hair with the tattoo on her right arm was not nice or welcoming. Did not check on us. She literally toss a straw and walked away. She did not care at all and couldn't even face to serve us our food. when our food came out she told her coworker to bring us our food and he brought it to the wrong table not a big deal but like I said this confirms she was rude and has a problem with us. Not cool definitely not a vibe here. read more

Placido is the best pasta in town. They consistently have great food whether eating in or taking to go.

Got the Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and it hit the craving I had. However, it didn't wow me.

Recommend making reservations. Went on a Friday night around 8pm. Party of 4. We were lucky because they had zero seats available and a party of 8 had just cancelled as we were standing there. 2 people in my party had raviolis, husband had smoked salmon fettuccine. I had the kales salad. It was all sooooooo good. None of the dishes disappointed us. Amazing pasta and delicious sauces. The tiramisu is a MUST! So save room! read more

AMAZING!! I came here for an early Mother's Day dinner at the recommendation of a friend. Her recollection was that the place was small and popular and suggested to make reservations. I was able to successfully make reserverations for the same evening of my call. Not being local, you can easily drive right past it and head to the business lot next door. The restaurant driveway is not easily noticeable--no big sign on the street to draw your attention to the restaurant (look for the Hummingbird Wholesale sign and the Burrito Girl Food Truck) head down that driveway to their onsite parking lot. When we got there we waited about 5 minutes for our table, as it was being cleared. It was busy for a weeknight and nearly all the seats at the bar were occupied. I was debating on ordering the chicken picatta or the pork ragout, our server's recommended the pork over the chicken. We ordered the fettuccini alfredo and the pork ragout with a side caesar salad to share. The portions were generous and surprisingly large. The fettuccini and the rotini pasta (organic and fresh) were cooked perfectly. The pork in the ragout was tender and not stringy. The alfredo sauce was creamy. I ate about 90% of my pasta, I was too full to have the last 2 bites. The caesar salad was also delicious and surprisingly big for a side salad. While I wanted dessert, we were too full to even share a dessert. But I definitely have to return when I am in town again. Our host, waiter/server, manager, John S. was amazing and I have to give him a shout out to juggle so many hats during our visit. If you haven't had the opportunity to check out this restaurant, you must do so. This is truly a hidden gem in the Market District! read more

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This has got to be the best restaurant in Eugene. Definitely the best Italian for sure. Everything we ordered was amazing! The Salmon Ravioli, Fettuccini Alfredo with Shrimp and the Bolognese were all so good! The portions were large so we all had leftovers for lunch the next day. If you're ever really full but you are eating something so good that you can't stop this is the place. Ambiance is perfect too. The restaurant is really small so even though we had a reservation we still waited about 40 minutes. Would do it again tomorrow! read more

This pasta place seems so popular. I feel like they prefer you have a reservation in advance if possible. They can be swamped. However, we were lucky to get seated at a bar table, although we didn't make a reservation. We ordered pork ragout and arrabbiata. Both plates of pasta came out to warm and Al Dante. We enjoyed and were satisfied with our dinner. My arrabbiata has many Italian sausages and easy to chew through. My hubby's pork shoulder is very flavorful and tasty! The portion was decent with its price. It's worth stopping by here! They have their parking lot in the building. read more

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Service was fast! Food was all really good. I had the chicken pesto and my partner had the vodka rigatoni. We sat outside on the nice patio area. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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